Virtual Workplace

**He was supposed to be a nameless hookup, not my best friend's billionaire dad.** **Now he's my grumpy boss and my deepest temptation.** **Can our age gap love survive family, scandal, and corporate sabotage?** I thought I'd never see him again after that explosive night at the club in Paris. Then he walked into my New York office as the new owner; Jamie Katz—the man from my wildest fantasies and my best friend's estranged father. He's experienced, demanding, and irresistible. Every heated argument leaves me breathless, every accidental touch reignites the passion we shared. When we're ...

Falling for the Billionaire Boss Was Not on My Vision Board. Being a 25-year-old chef and lingerie designer isn’t easy, but I’m not one to back down from a challenge. After studying in Paris, I’ve poured my heart into my brand, Parisian Nights Frillies. Now I’ve landed a gig as a private chef on Claude Boniface’s luxury yacht. The catch? Claude is my boss—wealthy, gorgeous, and way out of my league. Falling for him wasn’t part of my plan, but neither was the whirlwind media scandal that suddenly made me headline news. To save face—and my business—Claude suggests the ...

Welcome to the comprehensive guide that serves as your personal pocket mentor "Workplace Wisdom". Navigating the complex world of offices, cubicles, and conference rooms can seem daunting. This practical guide will enable you to journey through the intricacies of workplace dynamics with ease, putting you in command of your professional life. "Workplace Wisdom" turns the spotlight on the untold aspects of your professional life. Ever struggled to decode company culture or understand power hierarchies? Chapter 1 hands you the secret decoder ring. The journey doesn't stop there. From ...

I make the rules, and rule number one? Don’t bang a bandmate. Ever. Managing Criminal Records, the nation’s hottest rock band, is enough to drive anyone insane--and right now, I’m hanging on by a thread. So when Bronson Isaacs, our brooding, dirty-talking drummer, offers me a way to let off some steam--no strings attached--I can’t say no. But one night between lifelong best friends quickly turns into our little secret. The more we fall into bed together, the harder it gets to pretend our friends-with-benefits arrangement isn’t turning into something so much more. Falling for ...

Bestselling author Jason Hutchinson is at it again! Wes is a bit of a Virtual Reality Junkie... ...but things are getting a tad bit confusing. Wes works at a high-tech startup, but what he really wants to do is work on the VR system he's been developing in his apartment. For a shy introvert like Wes, actually chatting up some of the gorgeous and entirely unobtainable women at his office is a virtual impossibility. Well, maybe not in Virtual Reality! After his college roommate sends him some special software updates, Wes finds that he's having a hard time deciding what is real and what is ...

Make every workday worthy. Unearth the secret to professional success in the dynamic eBook, "Minding Your Manners at Work". Dive into the world of workplace etiquette and uncover the foundational principles that will guide you through the labyrinth of professional life with suave and elegance. Navigate the complex realm of first impressions and introductions with clarity. This supreme resource decodes the language of body expressions, lending you the keys to create lasting positive impressions. Elevate the way you communicate at the office. From face-to-face conversations to digital ...

WHEN I WANT YOUR OPINION, I’LL GIVE IT TO YOU isn’t just a title—it’s a line you’ve probably rehearsed in your head a hundred times and never had the guts to say out loud. Until now. This book is your front-row seat to the drama of modern-day bullying—social, political, professional, and personal. But this isn’t just about high school flashbacks or the mean girl who ran the locker room. Nope. This is about the boss who cancels your promotion but keeps your ideas. The politician who yells “freedom” while silencing dissent. The keyboard warrior with Wi-Fi and a vendetta. The...

I meet a grumpy EMT in my new small town and fall for him big time. Things go well until my injured ex-boyfriend shows up in our ER. After moving to a small beach town for an ER position, I find an injured dog. Someone dials 911 instead of animal control for help. When Brad arrives, he’s livid to be called for a “canine emergency,” and I’m furious at his insensitivity. We’re forced to work together where I get to see his grumpiness turn to smiles and gentleness. Over beachside dinners, we eventually fall for each other. He’s humble, and I’m amazed to hear that his family owns ...

Jobless and loveless, I sit at Del’s, drooling over the hot bartender, until he turns my world around and I find out I’m pregnant. Every time I feel his gaze upon me, heat builds up in my body, and my breath catches in my throat. His mysterious eyes and his sculpted, inked arms captivate me like nothing else. I muster the strength to ask for a job, and to my surprise I receive a job offer, Killing two birds with one stone. Our connection deepens with each passing moment, igniting a whirlwind romance that leaves my heart forever changed. We kiss, we’re falling for each other fast. But ...

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I’m going because that’s where my mate is from. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I work a dead-end job at a coffee shop. Until Taek walks in. He has a year-long contract working at the Moltov Center and I have the pleasure...

I know our parents got married a dozen years ago. I know that Kendall is thirteen years younger than me. None of that is going to stop me from having her. She has a fresh cherry that needs popping. I won’t leave that up to the members of my club. She wants to know how I feel about her. And I’m going to show her with my hands and tongue. Come hell or high water, I’ll claim Kendall no matter what it takes. A fast-paced age gap romance featuring the MC vice president, a woman he watched grow up, and one cherry-popping romantic encounter that leads to a happily ever after.

Old wounds. New game. Can love be the ultimate win? Video game developer Venus Chau would rather eat cold french fries every day for life than work for Drake Yu again. But when her grandmother makes her an offer she can’t refuse—help Drake’s sister’s struggling startup in exchange for an introduction to the most powerful investor in the gaming industry—Venus grits her teeth and agrees. Venus is determined to make a name for herself by launching the next Super Mario-sized hit. The last thing she needs is to tangle with her old nemesis, Drake, who betrayed her when they worked ...

She had the degree, the dream job, and a five-year plan. Then one typo ended it all. Megan Monroe was supposed to be going places. Valedictorian. Manhattan PR firm. Success on a timeline. But three weeks into post-grad life, she’s been fired in spectacular fashion—now curled up in her childhood bedroom with a box of cereal, a broken heart, and a career-ending email burned into her memory. Just when she’s ready to give up, she finds a strange, no-frills job listing from a consulting firm on the coast of Maine. No logo. No buzzwords. No suits required. She applies in a hoodie, with a 2 ...

Humor has been related to a number of positive effects when used by leaders: improved morale among workers, enhanced group cohesiveness, and even a positive impact on larger organizational outcomes. This book addresses how humor can be used to enhance leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on improved communication and team building. Guidelines for the use of humor are discussed emphasizing the importance of appropriate humor and educating staff on the dangers of using inappropriate humor. The role of humor in empowerment is discussed as are humor strategies and habits leaders can ...

Middle school teacher, Jada Evans encounters an old student she suspects is suffering from mental health problems. When she tries to express her fears to the girl’s father he dismisses Jada’s concerns and threatens her. After a tragic accident leaves Greg Ryan a single parent he does the best he can to hold it all together. When a nosy teacher interferes with what he thinks is his perfect family he becomes brutally defensive. Jada’s need to help her former student and Greg’s reluctance to listen will cause heat that could ignite into flames. But with this much fire between them ...

For the first time, the entire Mister Discipline series by Kelly Favor in one novel… The first time I meet billionaire playboy Adryan Booker, I end up on my hands and knees. What I couldn’t possibly have predicted, is that he wants me there. It turns out that Adryan Booker has a thing for discipline. He has ideas about how I should behave, and how to ensure that I meet all of his expectations. Ideas that include having me over his desk, my bottom exposed, making me beg for mercy. He is a vision of perfection: tall, dark, magnetic and confident in every area of his professional life. But...

From grassroots to game plan, this book is the intersection of meaningful work, strong culture, and you. Our template called the THRIVE Model helps level-up your culture game (at work and home): helping today’s leaders succeed in tomorrow’s world. Unlike others books about workplace culture, MB builds on a heart-rooted foundation and utilizes an actionable model in order to grow. Taking culture action will change your world – for the better. Everyone wins when culture is strong. Conscious Culture helps leaders understand the importance of their most important asset – their people. ...

"ALICE CROWLEY'S EROTIC STORIES ALWAYS HAVE SURPRISE ENDINGS!" ~ Hwk"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader"ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor This searing, sizzling chapter in the ongoing Alice Crowley saga is sure to get the juices flowing! Kayla is married to a company man, and her husband spends most of his days at the office of a chemical company. Now the deep, dark, foreboding forest is calling to Kayla, and she will heed the call of the flesh! This 5k-word short story is loaded with heaping helpings of hot and heavy scenes ...

Award-winning professor, management consultant, and virtual communications expert Andrew Brodsky is here to tell you that, yes, that meeting could have been an email. And that email? Maybe it should have been a voice note (really!). And your camera—it’s okay to turn it off; sometimes it’s even better. If you’re crushed under the weight of your inbox or exhausted from back-to-back-to-back video calls, then Ping is here to help workers at all levels and of all stripes—remote, hybrid, and in person—who use communication technologies as part of their jobs.

A fresh and flirty page-turner to help your heart embrace new beginnings. Wanting a fresh start after her fiancé cheats on her, supermodel Missy Peters moves to a new city and opens an upscale clothing boutique. When a puppy darts into traffic, Missy rushes to save the innocent pooch only to be rescued herself by millionaire businessman Nick Zambini who pulls her out of harm’s way. Nick is intelligent, witty, and his smile makes her belly do somersaults. When Nick suggests they join forces professionally, Missy is all for that enterprise but spending time with him has her wondering if ...